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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1882
Page
4
Boston Globe editorial reacts to Charles Guiteau’s conviction for murder of President Garfield. It defends the fair trial, lauds the legal process, foresees the death penalty by hanging, and remarks on national unity, Blaine’s political role, and public sentiment.
The piece details Frelinghuysen’s control of the State Department and the avoided U S clash with Chile. It cites Blaine’s aggressive aims, Trescott’s mission, and hints at Peru’s vast American-backed interests including the Peruvian Company, Hurlbut’s deals, and a looming protectorate or annexation strategy.
Observers note Gambetta's push for general ticket elections and strong centralizing changes was rejected by a wide French majority. The vote reflects public resolve to preserve the constitution and democratic liberties amid fears of empire restoration and a fragile government.
A long summary of the rail rate dispute suggests only a temporary truce until federal law curbs differential rates. It cites the Treasury report on internal commerce, British railway regulation as a model, and calls for expert congressional study on unjust discriminations and pooling. It also notes party feuding over Federal appointments and ends with public health guidance on isolating smallpox cases.
The piece recounts David R. Locke known as Nasby visiting Ireland to research land agitation for letters, meeting James Redpath, visiting Galtee mountains, witnessing landlord oppression, giving to starving peasants, visiting Cork, and publicly endorsing Ireland’s land reform aims upon return.
A historical column lists bizarre items salvaged from the Blaine era office trash. Items include a foreign policy, a hog law treatise, Minister Lowell notes, a Maine model, and plans for confederation, all offered for sale with sharp political commentary on railroads and free passes.
A legislator argues that railroads impose a constant drain on resources and unfairly burden paying travelers. He urges passing a positive law to abate the abuse, saying rail managers stockholders passholders and the general public would welcome such action by the Legislature.
The piece warns of the Anti-Monopoly party gaining strength on the Pacific coast highlighting Nevada's railroad influence over courts and liberty. It recounts Chartz’s murder conviction and persistent pardons and denounces corporate dominance as danger to citizens. It also covers phylloxera, Spuyten Duyvil verdict parallels, Guiteau, Justice Hunt pension plan, Bristol drink dens tally, and a Collyer quip on railroad risk.
The column surveys moves to bar railroad free passes for legislators and questions Massachusetts style restraint this session. It cites 1879 1880 1881 English Welsh Scottish business failures and US failures, noting trends as well as political bon mots. It mentions Jud ge Porty Guiteau Garfield drafts and Mormon debates with varied anecdotes from Washington to Missouri and Ohio.
A Springfield Republican note comments on Private Dalzell predicting names from royal lineages at conventions and contemplates grandsons in succession. It then mocks fault-finders in heaven and suggests privates’ war views could refresh readings. A London report tallies 2039 ships lost in 1881 with £280 million of property sunk, £180 million owned by British subjects.
The Century February issue earns praise for its quality and wide readership with over 131000 patrons. Features include The Tile Club Ashore, The Phidian Age of Sculpture, pieces on George W. Cable and Frederick W. Robertson, and poems by Longfellow and Stedman. A Child of Israel by Edward Cadet is highlighted, plus recurring favorites like St. Nicholas for youth. The Century is praised as a premier literary and artistic magazine with rich illustrations and varied fiction and essays.
Dr Pierce of Buffalo claimed his Favorite Prescription would cure many diseases and weaknesses peculiar to women. Some doubted at first, but many thousands of ladies reportedly used the remedy and were quickly cured, as stated by druggists.
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